Perspective
Jan. 6, 2012
Federal contractors may face new compliance burdens
Concern over discrimination of individuals with disabilities triggers a new set of proposed regulations. By Jon A. Geier and Maria A. Audero of Paul Hastings LLP
On Dec. 9, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued proposed regulations to implement Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Section 503 prohibits discrimination by federal contractors against individuals with disabilities and requires them to take affirmative action in the employment of such individuals.
The non-discrimination and affirmative action obligations apply to al...
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